Description
The Tame Valley Mountain bike Loop can be found around Stalybridge and Mossley in East Manchester. It is made up of 3 loops: an 18-mile advanced trail (red graded), a 10-mile intermediate route (blue), and a 3.5-mile family (green).
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Advanced Route, 18 miles, 1900 feet ascent
- A hilly ride with a good variety of scenery and trails. Some technical section including some tough climbs and descents & rocky bridleways makes this unsuitable for inexperienced riders.
- The route provides stunning views of Cheshire, Manchester, and Saddleworth and takes you along the outskirts of the Peak District. The route is very versatile and can be reduced or extended to include Saddleworth, there are also many good starting points for cyclists wishing to create their own ride.
- There is more close by. As the route follows the Pennine Bridleway it can easily connect to established MTB routes like the Tintwistle Moor Fun MTB Route and the Diggle Jiggle.
Intermediate Route, 10 miles, 1200 feet ascent
- A shortish mountain bike route with less demanding off road sections than the full Advanced Loop.
Family Route, 3.5 miles (out and back)
- An out and back cycle using an off road multi-use trail.
Groups and Resources
- The Advanced and Intermediate routes must be undertaken anti-clockwise due to one way arrangement at Gorse hall. The Family route can be ridden in either direction. The routes are open to walkers, horse riders and bike riders.
- Check out the Tame Valley Mountain Bike Association Facebook group supported by the Penine Mountain Bike Association. The Tame Valley MTB is a constituted volunteer group based in Tameside with the aim to support and encourage off road cycling in the area.
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